1. Ali Jannati is an Iranian politician and former diplomat who served as counselor to the head of Iranian presidential administration, in the second cabinet of Hassan Rouhani.
10 Facts About Ali Jannati
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Ali Jannati was minister of culture from 15 August 2013 until his resignation on 19 October 2016.
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Ali Jannati is the son of Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, head of Iranian Guardian Council and Tehran's interim prayer leader.
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Ali Jannati is a graduate of the Haqqani school in Qom.
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Ali Jannati began his career in the Revolutionary Guards as being commander-in-chief of Armed Forces in Khorasan province.
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Ali Jannati served as deputy minister of culture for international affairs.
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Ali Jannati was Iran's ambassador to Kuwait from 1998 to 2005 and deputy interior minister for political affairs from 2005 to 2006.
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Ali Jannati was nominated as culture and Islamic guidance minister by President Hassan Rouhani on 4 August 2013 and was confirmed by the Majlis on 15 August, receiving 234 votes for and 36 votes against.
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Ali Jannati was criticized by reformists after his functions in cancellation of concerts in some cities.
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Ali Jannati resigned on 19 October 2016 as part of a cabinet reshuffle, after days of speculations about his dismissal by President Hassan Rouhani.